Many Australian public servants have completed some form of advanced research training. Opportunities exist for the APS to access scholarships or other programs to enhance skills, knowledge and capability.
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2025/26 APS Academy Calendar
The APS Academy calendar (July 2025 - June 2026) is now available. Book your spot now.
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The HR Foundational Learning Series is designed to build the knowledge of HR professionals in the APS. The content has been provided by the APS HR Professional Stream, drawing on the support and expertise of numerous APS agencies.
Any APS or Parliamentary Service employee (ongoing, non-ongoing or casual) may apply for an independent review of an action or decision that affects their employment. (subject to certain exceptions).
The HR Professional Network recognises and leverages best practice across the Australian Public Service (APS). The Network's online community is open to anyone with a GovTEAMS account.
Upcoming Sessions
Upcoming Events
The first in a series exploring AI, what it is and how it works for the APS. Artificial Intelligence is the great disruptor of our time. In this session we will explore what AI is, what it isn’t, and how you go about developing the skills to work with it.
In this session our panellists will cover how unconscious bias (UB) manifests from 'systems' to 'everyday work' environments. Importantly this event will provide the audience with 'bias breakers' to enable practitioners to be better equipped in addressing UB in their workplace.
This MasterCraft Series event discusses and highlights the role of empathy in the public service. The presenters will discuss findings from their recent research project on empathy in non-frontline public servants and provide examples of how empathy can be used successfully in policy work and help benefit the public in meaningful ways.
The second event in a series exploring AI. In this session we explore how AI can be used for personal efficiency in the workplace. Learn how easily time and production efficiencies are gained by using AI tools in your everyday activities.
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